The Owen Hat by Knitterella. Depending on the color palette you choose, The Owen Hat can be knit for either a guy or a gal! This DK weight hat is designed with Plucky Knitter, Beauregard, a luxurious blend of yak and cashmere that is oh-so-soft to the touch. The Owen Hat has five sizes as well as options for a slouchy look or for a more fitted beanie. Whether you are new to stranded colorwork or an expert, this darling hat is as fun to knit as it is to wear!

Gauge: 21 sts and 28 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in chart, blocked

Sizes: Baby (Child, Small Adult, Medium Adult, Adult Large)

Finished Measurements: Approx 16 (18.25, 19.5, 20.5, 21.75)” / 40.5 (46.5, 49.5, 52, 55) cm circumference x 7.75 (9, 10, 10, 10.5)” / 18.5 (23, 25.5, 25.5, 26.5) cm tall

Materials Used: DK weight yarn in the following yardages…

• CC1: Approx 30 (45, 55, 65, 65) yds / 27 (38, 48, 55, 59) m
• CC2: Approx 20 (25, 30, 35, 35) yds / 15 (21, 26, 30, 32) m
• CC3: Approx 20 (25, 30, 35, 35) yds / 15 (21, 26, 30, 32) m
• CC4: Approx 50 (75, 90, 105, 110) yds / 46 (66, 82, 95, 101) m
• Sample shown is size Medium Adult and featured in: Plucky Knitter, Beauregard (60% yak, 40% cashmere; 300 yards / 274 m per 100g) 1 skeins each in Sketch (CC1), Dreamy (CC2), Grumpy Goat (CC3), and Essie (CC4)

Needle Size: US 5 (3.75 mm) 16"circular needle and DPNs—or size necessary to obtain gauge; US 3 (3.25 mm) 16" circular needle—two sizes smaller than Gauge Needle

Pattern Includes: Written Instructions & Colorwork Chart

Skill Level: Intermediate

Other Details: Hat is knit from the bottom up. Directions are written for a slouchy fit, but notes are added for a beanie option.